Description
This easy Keebler Fudge Stripe Crust cheesecake delivers a perfect blend of creamy richness and chocolatey crunch, ideal for busy parents and dessert lovers. It uses pantry staples and a straightforward method for a delicious, family-favorite dessert with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) blocks full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Keebler Fudge Stripe cookie crumbs (approx. 20 cookies)
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare Crust: Finely crush approximately 20 Keebler Fudge Stripe cookies to yield about 1.5 cups of crumbs. In a medium bowl, mix these crumbs with 0.25 cup of melted unsalted butter until fully combined. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make Creamy Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat 2 blocks of softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and light, about 3-5 minutes, with no lumps. Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar, beating for another 2-3 minutes until silky-smooth. Mix in 2 large eggs, one at a time, until just combined (about 30 seconds per egg), avoiding overmixing. Stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract for about 15 seconds.
- Bake Cheesecake: Pour the prepared filling evenly over the Fudge Stripe cookie crust in the springform pan. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center still jiggles slightly.
- Cool and Chill: After baking, turn off the oven, prop the door open about an inch, and let the cheesecake cool slowly in the oven for 1 hour. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely at room temperature (2-3 hours), then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, for best setting and easy slicing.
Notes
To prevent cracks, avoid overbaking and cool the cheesecake slowly in the oven with the door propped open. For a lighter option, use Neufchâtel cheese instead of full-fat cream cheese. If the crust seems soggy, ensure it is pressed very firmly into the pan and chilled well before adding the filling. For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or citrus zest to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120 g)
- Calories: 400 calories
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: easy dessert, cheesecake, Keebler, Fudge Stripe, no-fuss, creamy, chocolate crust, baked cheesecake, family favorite